Supplements

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 5, 2016
Supplements act like “Hamburger Helper” for prescription anti-depressants. My husband has been running and lifting weights for the last 25 years but still can’t increase muscle size in his arms and legs, what gives? What’s the difference between linseed oil and flaxseed oil? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
April 28, 2016
I have Hashimoto’s, can I safely take a multivitamin that contains iodine? Would intermittent fasting be appropriate for those with Hashimoto’s? I have been diagnosed with beta-carotene overload, how can I hasten its detoxification? What are the benefits of Ashwagandha? Is Bacopa efficacious for memory? I’ve heard some supplements contain lead. Click HERE for Part 1.

10 Reasons You Feel Old and Get Fat, Part 1
April 27, 2016
"10 Reasons You Feel Old and Get Fat . . . and How You Can Stay Young, Slim, and Happy!" Dr. Frank Lipman challenges the myth that feeling tired is a natural part of growing older; He highlights poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, stress, sleep deprivation and over-medication as reasons why people age prematurely and develop obesity and degenerative diseases; He also focuses on the microbiome as a key mediator of disease and aging; He attacks common misconceptions about diet, exercise, and stress; His “2-Week Revitalize Program” is aimed at rebooting optimal metabolism; What are the 4 key supplements? The supportive 7 supplements? What herbal ingredients belong in an effective intestinal cleanse product? Dr. Lipman leverages his experience training in the South African bush to advance the concept of “Ubuntu” into healing. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 14, 2016
The impact of fruit intake on cardiovascular disease. Can I take Venus Flytrap (Carnivora) pills with my other supplements? What do you think of colon hydrotherapy for alleviating skin conditions? My husband experiences weakness after long runs, is there something he can do to prevent this? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Is Lecithin passe? How does it work? Is there a medical term for catching your breath? Is there a more natural supplement I can take to replace Armour Thyroid? Does taking aged garlic cancel out the probiotic I’m taking? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
April 7, 2016
What supplements would you advise for a 59-year-old healthy woman? Are there any benefits to A2 milk or is it a whole lot of hype? What are your recommendations for ortho static tremors? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
March 31, 2016
As soon as I eat a piece of candy I want another one, why? (I’m 8 years old.) The ongoing controversy over the most bio-available form of vitamin E. Am I going to get a brain tumor if I sleep with my headphones on and with my phone on my nightstand? Can I take both magnesium citrate and magnesium taurate? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
March 9, 2016
How do we know if the nutraceuticals we take are indeed bioavailable, should there be standard testing before and after undertaking a supplement program? Help! I’ve had radioactive iodine treatment for Grave’s disease and now I have belly fat. Why do you take so many supplements when you’re already eating a clean diet and exercising regularly? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
February 26, 2016
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers your health questions: How important are CFUs in a probiotic supplement? What about the diversity of strains to target specific conditions? How is Dr. Ohira's probiotic different and what do you think about fermented foods as a probiotic source? Submit questions for future episodes to RadioProgram@aol.com.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 24, 2016
Are the antibiotics in commercial meat and milk fattening me up too? Is “organic” a guarantee that it’s antibiotic-free? Do you prefer Kyolic garlic over curcumin? What to do for palpitations caused by Levaquin (fluoroquinolones). Any supplements to help slow age-related hearing loss? Click HERE for part 2.